Ricoh Imaging announced the release of the world's smallest DSLR camera - PENTAX K-S2 - with waterproof and rustproof performance (as of February 1, 2015). It is compact and perfect for outdoor activities.

Sony is going to release new Bluetooth headphones MDR-1ABT for about ¥40,000 on March 21.

MDR-1ABT is compatible with Sony's newly-developed codec, LDAC. Since it is capable of transmitting information volume 3 times greater than regular SBC/A2DP codecs via Bluetooth, it produces high quality wireless sound.

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